BS in Information Technology/Accelerated MAIS in Interdisciplinary Studies (Folklore Studies Concentration) Undergraduate Program By George Mason University |Top Universities

BS in Information Technology/Accelerated MAIS in Interdisciplinary Studies (Folklore Studies Concentration)

Subject Ranking

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Main Subject Area

Communication and Media StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

BS

Study Level

Undergraduate

The Information Technology, BS prepares students to apply IT to support business processes. The degree produces graduates with strong problem-solving, writing, and communication skills who successfully compete for technical employment and are prepared for advanced study. The objectives of the Information Technology, BS program relate to the abilities of the graduates several years after graduation. Graduates of the program are expected within three to five years of graduation to have: Been employed in a position in which they have successfully used their information technology skills (including: problem solving, analytic, presentation and personal skills) as evidenced by achieving improved organizational objectives; Progressed through increasing levels of responsibility in the workplace; Demonstrated ethical, social and professional responsibility consistent with professional societies; Worked effectively in teams, whether as a participant or as a leader; Grown through self-study, continuing education and professional development relevant to their profession. The MAIS is for students who seek a master’s degree that integrates knowledge from several disciplines. It addresses the rapidly evolving demand for unique graduate study by promoting advanced scholarship that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries. Applicants must show a capacity for original thought in cross disciplinary research. There may be additional skills required of students applying to specific concentrations. Students will be admitted only if the program can assign to them a faculty advisor appropriate for the intended course of study. Students can pursue one of the following structured interdisciplinary concentrations: Community college teaching (in communication, English, information systems, math, Spanish, or TESL); Computational social science; Energy and sustainability; Film and video studies; Folklore studies; Higher education (administration or student affairs); Neuroethics; Religion, culture, and values ; Social entrepreneurship; Social justice and human rights; War and the military in society; Women and gender studies. Students also have the opportunity to design an individualized concentration to meet the special needs of their careers in Individualized studies. Highly qualified undergraduates in major may apply to the accelerated master’s degree in interdisciplinary studies. If accepted, and depending on their undergraduate major, students will be able to earn a bachelor’s degree in their major and a master’s degree in interdisciplinary studies with a concentration in folklore studies after satisfactory completion of 150 credits, sometimes within five years.

Program overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

BS

Study Level

Undergraduate

The Information Technology, BS prepares students to apply IT to support business processes. The degree produces graduates with strong problem-solving, writing, and communication skills who successfully compete for technical employment and are prepared for advanced study. The objectives of the Information Technology, BS program relate to the abilities of the graduates several years after graduation. Graduates of the program are expected within three to five years of graduation to have: Been employed in a position in which they have successfully used their information technology skills (including: problem solving, analytic, presentation and personal skills) as evidenced by achieving improved organizational objectives; Progressed through increasing levels of responsibility in the workplace; Demonstrated ethical, social and professional responsibility consistent with professional societies; Worked effectively in teams, whether as a participant or as a leader; Grown through self-study, continuing education and professional development relevant to their profession. The MAIS is for students who seek a master’s degree that integrates knowledge from several disciplines. It addresses the rapidly evolving demand for unique graduate study by promoting advanced scholarship that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries. Applicants must show a capacity for original thought in cross disciplinary research. There may be additional skills required of students applying to specific concentrations. Students will be admitted only if the program can assign to them a faculty advisor appropriate for the intended course of study. Students can pursue one of the following structured interdisciplinary concentrations: Community college teaching (in communication, English, information systems, math, Spanish, or TESL); Computational social science; Energy and sustainability; Film and video studies; Folklore studies; Higher education (administration or student affairs); Neuroethics; Religion, culture, and values ; Social entrepreneurship; Social justice and human rights; War and the military in society; Women and gender studies. Students also have the opportunity to design an individualized concentration to meet the special needs of their careers in Individualized studies. Highly qualified undergraduates in major may apply to the accelerated master’s degree in interdisciplinary studies. If accepted, and depending on their undergraduate major, students will be able to earn a bachelor’s degree in their major and a master’s degree in interdisciplinary studies with a concentration in folklore studies after satisfactory completion of 150 credits, sometimes within five years.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
Other English Language requirements: Students are required to have paper-based TOEFL of 570 and 230 on the computer-based TOEFL ; overall band score of 59 on the Pearson Test of English.

Jan-2000

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